by Andrew Heathcote | Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
From 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens with SCV (Subclass 444) visas residing in Australia for four years or more can apply directly for Australian citizenship without needing permanent residence. All Subclass 444 visa holders will be considered permanent residents...
by Andrew Heathcote | Apr 25, 2023 | Skilled Migration, Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS), Uncategorized
The subclass 191 came into effect on November 2022 and allows people who have lived and worked in designated regional areas of Australia on a Subclass 491 or Subclass 494 visa, to live and work in Australia permanently. To be eligible for this subclass 191 visa...
by Andrew Heathcote | Jul 14, 2022 | Skilled Migration, Uncategorized
The Australian Government announced on 25 November 2021 that measures will be introduced to improve access to permanent residence for certain temporary skilled visa holders. On 31 March 2022, the Minister announced that a new legislative instrument would take...
by Andrew Heathcote | Apr 14, 2020 | Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS), Temporary Visa, Uncategorized
To date there has been much concern that Temp visa holders impacted by the effects of COVID19 do not have access to Government support. The Red Cross has announced on its website that it will be receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six...